The co-founders of Backtrack, a mobile app for recording exhibit booth conversations, went the extra mile to make connections and get leads at ECEF 2024. Their experience can help spark ideas for all kinds of exhibitors and sponsors.

By Curt Wagner, digital editor of Convene.

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Making an Impact as an Event Exhibitor

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·      WP: You’re staring at your phone too much at work, and it’s costing you

·      Is it Time to Break Up With Your Phone?

·      Simon Sinek – Smartphone

·      Hooked: How to Build: Habit-Forming Products

·      Finding Connection by Disconnecting from Tech

·      The Extended Mind

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Meet the Convene Editors: 

·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

·      Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

·      Casey Gale, Managing Editor

·      Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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We asked event professionals to open up to us about the deeply ingrained ways in which the industry does business that need rethinking — and to consider: If we eliminate those sacred cows, what should we do instead?

By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene.

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In Search of Something Better for the Events Industry

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·      In Search of Something Better for the Events Industry

·      Albert Cerezales Garcia and Stephen Rose on Embracing AI and How Technology is Shaping the Future of Events (Summer Replay)

·      Convene Article: Jaimé Bennett on Beginning and Ending an Event With Authenticity

·      Convene Talk on Embracing Failure: How to Learn, Adapt, and Succeed in the Events Industry

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Meet the Convene Editors: 

·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

·      Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

·      Casey Gale, Managing Editor

·      Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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This is a replay of episode 1 from season 2, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, recorded at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego and dedicated to PCMA’s 20 in Twenties program.

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·      Jen Vaseleck

Jen Vaseleck is an Operations Manager for the Event Management Team at Maritz. Jen's passion for creating memorable experiences for others and providing exceptional service has guided her throughout her career. 

·      Nikki Gonzales

Nikki Gonzales is the Chief of Staff at Soundings. Just as she has been championed by her mentors and leaders, she strives to develop opportunities for emerging professionals through her role at Soundings and advocacy for fellow Gen-Z event pros.

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·      Jen Vaseleck, Class of 2015

·      Nikki Gonzales, Class of 2023

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Fireworks — and industry issues, government regulations, new technologies, and more — light up the American Pyrotechnics Association Annual Meeting & Convention.

By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene.

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Sky’s the Limit at Pyrotechnics Convention

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·      CrowdStrike accepted a ‘Most Epic Fail’ award at Def Con hacking conference

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Meet the Convene Editors: 

·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

·      Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

·      Casey Gale, Managing Editor

·      Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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This is a replay of episode 6 from season 3, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in San Diego this January 2024.

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·      Jennifer Bishop

Jennifer Bishop brings more than 19 years of experience at PCMA in her role as Strategic Director, Business Development, working with various team members to develop PCMA’s partnership program and sponsorship opportunities.   

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Paris 2024 is on a mission to show that providing sustenance for athletes and fans at the world’s largest sporting event can sate the palate, meet a wide variety of cultural expectations, and serve the planet.

By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.

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What It Takes to Feed the Athletes at the Paris Olympics

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Links:

·      How Miami Beach Convention Center Is Embracing Inclusivity and Accessibility

·      Austin Whitney on the Convene Podcast

·      The Neu Project

·      Making Your Events Inclusive for Neurodiverse Attendees

·      Convene Podcast: More CVBs Earning Autism Travel Accreditation

·      SAP Autism Inclusion Pledge

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Meet the Convene Editors: 

·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

·      Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

·      Casey Gale, Managing Editor

·      Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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